“Given the vibrancy of technology firms throughout the United States, we are pleased that these technology councils have joined our grassroots network,” said Elizabeth Hyman, executive vice president, TechAmerica. “These partnerships will educate and mobilize the grassroots technology community and impact policy issues important to growth, innovation and entrepreneurship throughout the country.”

In the 114th Congress, TechAmerica will work with its grassroots partners to advocate around tax reform, workforce development, cybersecurity, broadband communications and comprehensive global trade policies.

The TechAmerica grassroots network, formerly known as TechVoice, is comprised of state and regional technology associations around the country that join together to speak with a unified voice on Capitol Hill and in state capitals. These technology councils and TechAmerica will collaborate on several activities throughout the year, including the TechAmerica D.C. Fly-In on February 10-11. More than 100 attendees, mainly representatives of small and mid-sized technology firms, are expected to participate.

"Through our strategic partnership with TechAmerica powered by CompTIA, TECNA members have to unique ability to mobilize and unify the technology community around critical issues that will help advance the technology profession and industry," said Bob Moore, executive director, TECNA.

About TechAmerica powered by CompTIA

TechAmerica is the public policy department of CompTIA, advocating before decision-makers at the state, federal and international levels of government. Representing technology companies of all sizes, TechAmerica is committed to expanding market opportunities and driving the competitiveness of the U.S. technology industry around the world. With offices on Capitol Hill and in Northern Virginia, Silicon Valley and Europe, as well as regional offices around the U.S., we deliver our members top-tier business intelligence and networking opportunities on a global scale. Learn more about CompTIA, the IT industry trade association, at www.comptia.org.